Tuesday, October 27, 2009

In a test tube, resveratrol does a great job of scavenging free radicals and other bad oxidants that lead us to get old, grumpy and sick. The question is how does resveratrol fare in a capsule, as a dietary supplement to keep both men and women sharp and healthy through the decades? Resveratrol, which is found in red wine, is in the family of chemicals called polyphenols and are thought to provide protection from atherosclerosis, cancer and heart disease. They may also decrease the chances of getting Alzheimer’s and prolong life according to some studies. Some people believe resveratrol may...
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

L-Carnitine 500 mg L-carintine is made in the body from the amino acids lysine and methionine. Its most important role is to help move fatty acids inside the cell into the mitochondria (the energy making factories inside every live cell in the body).Natural Energy – my first book is entirely dedicated to this amino acid and its partner, conezyme Q 10. L-carnitine’s role in protecting the heart, increasing exercise capacity, muscle strength, and improved immune system response is documented through numerous studies across the world. Where is it found? Dairy and red meat contain the greatest amounts of L-carnitine. Deficiency...
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